Salem, Oregon vs. Sun Lakes, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun Lakes, Arizona is 16.3% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $87,231 in Sun Lakes, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun Lakes, Arizona is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% more expensive in Sun Lakes
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Sun Lakes, AZ
Compared to Salem, Sun Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher